You have an endless supply of baggy sweatshirts and oversized polos to borrow.(01 of17)
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When you want a guy's perspective on anything from an essay you wrote to a hairstyle you've been thinking about, you know that your brother will be honest with you.(02 of17)
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Even though you don’t need a guy to lift your heavy carry-on bag into the airplane storage compartment, when you travel with your brother, it’s nice to make him do it for you.(03 of17)
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You learn to laugh at yourself early on, because you can always count on your brothers to make fun of you.(04 of17)
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You have an excellent source of advice about boys -- whether you want to date them or not.(05 of17)
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Growing up in a society that perpetuates gender stereotypes with kids toys/games/activities, having a brother can blur gender roles since you both play with and enjoy the same things.(06 of17)
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Having a brother provides early opportunities to practice explaining feminist viewpoints to men. And hopefully you'll learn that it's possible to make a guy understand feminism. If he wants you to have the same opportunities that he's been afforded, he pr(07 of17)
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After a shitty breakup, your brother is a shoulder to cry on. When you're done crying, he'll be there to remind you how awesome you are and finally tell you everything he always hated about your ex.(08 of17)
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You know that when your brother gives you a compliment, he's being genuine. Brothers are big on no bullshit zone.(09 of17)
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Your relationship forces you to become good at negotiation and bargaining. For example, you might agree to watch that Manchester United soccer with him, if he then watches "Pippi Longstocking" with you.(10 of17)
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You learn that dudes can love rom-coms just as much as women. He'll probably be thankful that he has a judgment-free way to watch "Notting Hill" and "The Holiday."(11 of17)
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You may end up developing crushes on half of your brother's friends. And as you grow up, those friends can become like brothers as well.(12 of17)
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You learn early on that men are just as emotional as women are. Who hasn't seen their brother cry? #AllTheTears(13 of17)
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He is the only person you let make fun of your awkward stage...because you can make fun of his right back. Going through adolescence under the same roof is a true bonding experience. (14 of17)
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You know that you'll always have someone around who can fully understand your family's quirks, and commiserate when your parents get on your nerves.(15 of17)
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You have a built-in partner-in-crime -- and a great target for practical jokes.(16 of17)
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You’ll always be your brother’s number one girl, even when he doesn’t admit it.(17 of17)
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